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Chelsea Park History and Facts

Posted on September 9, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Chelsea is an exciting neighborhood located in the West Manhattan area of New York City. Chelsea is surrounded by Clinton, Garment, Nomad, West Village, and the Flatiron Districts. The Chelsea Community is separated into 2 main areas known as the … Continue reading →

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Pet Policies Effecting Rental Market

Posted on September 8, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Are more landlords becoming pet friendly?  Most renters hope so, as it continues to be a challenge to find a quality apartment for some owners with dogs and cats.  Because of condition in the rental market, depending on where you … Continue reading →

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The Laurel Luxury Condos – 400 E. 67th St

Posted on September 6, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

The Laurel Condominium is located on the East River of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The building has 31 floors and its façade is decorated with Indiana limestone and glass. The Laurel Condominium was designed by the famous architects from Costas … Continue reading →

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IMPACT 2012 Festival – Dates and Events

Posted on September 4, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

IMPACT 2012: A Festival of Political Art July 14-August 26 45 Bleecker St Brooklyn, NY 11221 CLICK HERE to view the website From July 14th through August 26th, Culture Project’s presents a festival full of music, unique arts, activists, filmmakers … Continue reading →

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5th Ave Penthouse Sells for Over $27 Million

Posted on September 3, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

A 5th Avenue penthouse in the building formerly known as the Stanhope Hotel was sold recently for over $27 million. This immaculate estate resides on over 8.360 square feet on the 16th floor of the 995 Fifth Avenue condo.  The … Continue reading →

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NYC Developers Hang Hopes on Condo Construction

Posted on September 2, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Developers in New York City, anxious to recover from the country’s years-long economic and housing slump, have turned to condo projects to beef up their bottom line.  The lack of new construction paired with the high demand that has been … Continue reading →

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Park Ave Rental Buildings Converted to Luxury Condos

Posted on September 1, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Rebounding from a few tough years during the economic downturn, New York City condo conversions are making a comeback.  Although looked at with disdain by architectural critics, the practice of converting white-brick prewar rental buildings into luxury condos has become … Continue reading →

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International Buyers Push U.S. Real Estate Higher

Posted on August 31, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Many international buyers find the U.S to be a desirable place to buy property because of its low prices and the average value of the dollar. National Association of Realtors The National Association of Realtors 2012 Profile of International Home … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Art Feature: The Thannhauser Collection

Posted on August 30, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

The Thannhauser Collection is composed of many rare exhibitions collected by the Thannhauser family. Justin Thannhauser was the son of an avid art collector by the name of Heinrich Thannhauser who established the Moderne Galerie in 1909 located in Munich. … Continue reading →

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New Luxury Condos as Spacious as Town Houses

Posted on August 29, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Above a side entrance to the Abingdon, a newly converted condominium building at 320 West 12th Street in the West Village, is carved the name “Laura Spelman Hall,” a reminder of the 1905 building’s early life as a home for … Continue reading →

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